When I think about a culture of accountability I think about how it relates to integrity. If you’ve been following my Wednesday Morning Memos, you have heard me talk about T.R.I.P. The I stands for integrity, meaning you do what you say you will do. That relates to...
Small business team building can have a big impact on your organization. When great teams work together in sync, outstanding results can be achieved. Creating a collaborative environment takes work; challenges and obstacles can sometimes undermine the process. Perhaps...
Are you an over-achiever or a perfectionist? The difference may surprise you. Leaders who are over-achievers aim high and hit their mark. They succeed because they are motivated to do their best in everything. Perfectionists want to achieve, but fear of failure stops...
Leadership for small business is critical if they are to expand and grow. Larger companies can often survive without strong leaders for short periods, but smaller companies could fall apart without effective leadership. Here are a few reasons why outstanding...
We recently celebrated the 4th of July, Independence Day, which is one of America’s most significant traditions. It helps unify the people of this country behind one purpose. Purposeful Leadership Rituals Could you develop purposeful rituals as a leader in your small...
Leaders can lead with a clear purpose. What comes to mind when considering the most critical decisions you make as a leader? I often have said the goal of a leader is to be easy on people and ruthless on business challenges. Some of the most critical choices we can...
The secrets to how leaders motivate others. Since the amount you can accomplish on your own is limited, it’s necessary to have the assistance of others. Someone that can motivate others to do their best has an incredibly valuable talent. When you can inspire...
To keep a viable, thriving culture within a small business organization, many companies are hosting ongoing communication meetings. Leaders who want to avoid poor communications between managers and employees organize the sessions. An open-door communication policy is...
Small business momentum for many company owners the last couple of years has been challenging. Fast forward to today, it looks like record inflationary times will bring additional challenges to our business environment. Yet here we are. We can decide to let these...
This question is one to contemplate. We can look at Elon Musk’s business strategies that he’s implemented in the companies he owns. Look at Elon’s track record: All of them have been hugely successful. What would Elon do with your small business? This exercise...
The ten typical small business problems are defined as either current or long-term challenges facing a business. These problems are often counterproductive in terms of goal achievement. In some cases, these challenges can threaten the survival of a company. As a...
The leadership strategies of Steve Jobs have been written about and discussed for the last few decades. He has been considered one of the most innovative leaders of his time. What made Steve Jobs a fantastic leader?...
Every business could do more with its messaging. A failure to communicate seems to happen in every sized company. Look at the advertising you watch on TV from even the largest corporations, which have you end up saying, “what was that ad even about”. All projects we...
You cannot build a successful business without engaging and learning to navigate conflict. People who avoid conflict at all costs are rarely chosen to be leaders in an organization. When you have ambition, you will always have some form of resistance that you will...
Small business leaders, here are five traits that will support you in reaching success in your company. You'll find they are characteristics all leaders aspire to achieve. Here are the five traits: Five successful leadership traits 1. Vision - one of the critical...
As we come out of the pandemic and begin hiring more staff, you should consider a few critical conversations with every new hire. Setting expectations for new hires is essential as a basis for moving forward with new people....
Company owners are looking for practical solutions for protection from cyber threats. Small businesses have a growing concern over cyber threats. Perhaps some that you haven’t considered. The hybrid-remote workforce environment has created urgent data exposure...
In most parts of the country, we are emerging from the pandemic. It's time for new directions for small businesses. Masks are not being mandated, and deaths from Covid and the variants have been declining. With obstacles to business success falling away, what are your...
3 Common Small Business Problems and Their Solutions If you’re a Small Business with between 10 and 50 employees, you may find these issues resonate with you. Here are 3 common small business problems that companies are facing in today’s business environment: Finding...
The path to success in a small business can be complicated. When you learn how to find a good small business coach you can accelerate your path to growth and success. The challenge is that if you haven’t had a coach before, you may find that it is difficult to find a...
How to get more customers for your small business can be a real challenge. Small businesses don’t have a big budget for advertising and social media ads. The opportunities from public speaking have the edge over everything else you might do. Speaking can involve a...
Knowing your customer should be on the top of your “Things-To-Do-List”. It is one of the areas that many small businesses seem to struggle with, and because it is frustrating, they ignore it. With a better understanding of your customers’ needs and wants you’ll have a...
When you started your small business, you may have been motivated by many of the advantages of owning your own company. Total control over your destiny, the ability to manage your own time, the potential to grow your own income were just a few of the perks behind your...
We see and hear how small businesses are struggling to find good employees. Not every company is experiencing these same issues. What are some of the best practices that small businesses can implement that will help them overcome the struggles of attracting good...
If you’re a small business owner you are not a stranger to the feeling of overwhelm at times. It takes more to overwhelm some people than others, but the feelings and the impact are the same. You can end up distracted and off your path of running a profitable small...